Anti virus / spyware software- any recs?

[desprateseagull]

What's good? Home user, via wifi.

 

[Frutos]

For anti-virus, the free version of AVG has always served me well. I use it on my laptop, phone and tablet without issue.

 

[ferring seagull]

Microsoft Security Essentials.

 

[Prince Monolulu]

As above, MSE but NO dodgy porn or streaming sites.

 

[Marty___Mcfly]

Second the free version of AVG. have used for ten years, updates regularly, all for free. Just don't get tricked into upgrading to the paid 'premium' version.

 

[Carrot Cruncher]

Avoid clickbait. I know it's like catnip to you, but it can't do you any favours in terms of picking up nasties.

 

[Westdene Seagull]

I dumped AVG in favour of Avast which I find uses less PC resources.

 

[thedonkeycentrehalf]

In addition to anti-virus software it is always worth installing Malwarebytes for getting rid of spyware - free download from malwarebytes.org

 

[spence]

I dumped AVG in favour of Avast which I find uses less PC resources.

Same here. Been using Avast for about 5 years now. Happy with it.

 

[beorhthelm]

i've been a AVG user for so long, but they've started to do sneaky installation of browser setting and plugins, so be wary.

 

[Morvangull]

Another vote for 'Avast' from me. The Computeractive magazine tested lots and it was the best of the free stuff.

 

[Harry Wilson's tackle]

STOPzilla. Rescued one of my laptops and I have had zero issues ever since. My only unsafe surfing is for MP3s from dodgy Russian sites, and SZ cleans out all the crap for me after I have downloaded my rare Danse Society John Peel session booty

That said, it does cost. I don't care about that, but others may. Three year licence for 3 machines, about 70 quid.

 

[Coldeanseagull]

Panda. Seems to be the lightest on resources for me. Plus malwarebytes or spybot.
I have used AVG and avast but have had issues with them keep popping up with their offers. Panda does that as well but not as often

 

[Juan Albion]

Have used AVG for years and years, but the newest version has annoyed me so I've switched to Avast.

 

[basque seagull]

Avast is good...now use free comodo suite...works well for me....

 

[AmexRuislip]

Have been using Mcafee for years with no probs

 

[Official Old Man]

AVG for me. Got it on a PC, Laptop and all phones for free. Also got the free AVG ZEN which means I can locate or wipe a lost device.

 

[Landgull]

I dumped AVG in favour of Avast which I find uses less PC resources.

I did the same and for the same reasons. I also have Malwarebytes and Spybot and have never had a problem with a virus.
The key to all programmes is to keep them up to date.
Finally I use Ccleaner to reduce the rubbish.

Hope that helps.

 

[grummitts gloves]

Another vote for free version of Avast & Spybot.

 

[Landgull]

I did the same and for the same reasons. I also have Malwarebytes and Spybot and have never had a problem with a virus.
The key to all programmes is to keep them up to date.
Finally I use Ccleaner to reduce the rubbish.

Hope that helps.

I should add that all my programmes are free and most of them can be obtained from FileHippo.com.
Filehippo 1.039 or 1.038 also lets you know when there is an update available so a handy free programme to have.
NB there are other programmes that can do that but I can vouch for the ones I have mentioned as having them on many computers for many years.
I use Belarc to give an overview/status of my computer.
Finally I use Slim Drivers to keep the drivers up to date.
NB I don't use the latest filehippo and also the same with spybot 1.6.2 for reasons that would take more explaining.